Standard Bank Group Ltd
Standard Bank Group's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Standard Bank Group conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Standard Bank Group’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Standard Bank Group generated a total of 613 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.13% of Standard Bank Group's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.84.28% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.The remaining 15.59% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
Standard Bank Group’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Standard Bank Group reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Standard Bank Group's total waste generation fell by 60.72%, but rose by 72.93% in 2023, potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.a
Over the same period, Standard Bank Group saw a long-term increase of 29.72% in hazardous waste share, but a 22.9% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.a
Overall, Standard Bank Group's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.a